Postcode report
N12 7AQ Area Guide - Crime, Schools & Is It a Good Place to Live?
About N12 7AQ: area rating, property, schools and local change
N12 7AQ is a postcode in Totteridge & Woodside, Barnet, London, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near N12 7AQ, then scores the surrounding small area 84/100 - top 1% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around N12 7AQ are health and local prosperity, while property market signals is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for N12 7AQ is based on Barnet 020 Census 2021. It covers 7,561 residents, 5,158 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 41, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 70% owner-occupied, 27% privately rented, 2% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 10/10.
For property prices near N12 7AQ, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the N12 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £420k from 26 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near N12 7AQ can compare 12 state schools within one mile, including 10 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
The Kids & Clubs tab lists 12 nearby child-friendly activities by type, with age range, venue, distance and provider links where available.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near N12 7AQ by category and map position. Crime pressure is running hotter than the previous month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around N12 7AQ is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 60 HMO licences, 18 street-disruption records in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about N12 7AQ
Is N12 7AQ a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 84/100 (top 1% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near N12 7AQ?
Crime pressure is running hotter than the previous month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near N12 7AQ?
12 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
Are there kids clubs or activities near N12 7AQ?
LocaleIQ currently matches 12 nearby child-friendly activities. The Kids & Clubs tab lists venue, distance, age range and provider links where available.
What demographics are available for N12 7AQ?
LocaleIQ matched N12 7AQ to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in N12 7AQ?
The latest median sold price is £420k based on 26 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around N12 7AQ?
LocaleIQ currently shows 60 HMO licences, 18 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.